Chapter 840 - 444: East Bordering Illusion Sea
The years passed like a shuttle, twenty years fleeting by.
After returning from the Cangyuan Secret Realm, Li Mu plunged himself into the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion, commencing a long period of closed-door cultivation.
During this secluded period, Li Mu devoted all his efforts to refining Daoist Soldiers, fulfilling his promise to the Eight Great Clans to refine Daoist Soldiers. In his spare time, Li Mu would still patrol the Spirit Mountains of the Seven Profound Sect, and cultivate seven kinds of Tier Five Spirit Plants on the seven main peaks.
Under the care of seven Divinity Transformation Avatars, these Spirit Plants thrived, progressing beyond the delicate juvenile stage and beginning to enter the growth phase, gradually advancing toward maturity.
One day, Li Mu emerged from the Painting Realm Treasure Mansion, appearing atop the Golden Sword Peak, standing beside the Spirit Field of several thousand spirits.
His gaze fell upon the golden sword chrysanthemums, the Golden Peak Sword Chrysanthemums surged like golden waves, swaying with the wind while emitting sword singing sounds, as if countless sharp swords were dancing.
Under the Innate Divine Power - Recognition of Ten Thousand Spirits, the attributes of the Golden Peak Sword Chrysanthemums were fully revealed to Li Mu’s eyes.
[Golden Peak Sword Chrysanthemum (Growth Phase)]
[Grade: Tier Five Spirit Plant]
[Attributes: Radiant Golden Light, Breaking Hardness and Crushing Sharpness, Gold Essence Hidden Within, Sword Qi Born Naturally]
[Status: Sword Qi Accompanies, Golden Sword Sword Intent Follows, Growth is Rapid]
[Golden Peak Sword Chrysanthemum, Tier Five Spirit Plant, naturally contains Gold Element Sword Qi, radiant golden light, sword qi accompanies, plant age: 72 years, its growth requires: convergence of Gold Essence Qi, sword qi mutual growth, abundant spiritual power, twenty years of growth, sword intent initially appears, thirty years sword leaves become sharp, fifty years sword chrysanthemums bloom, within stamens nurtures a sword intent essence, centennial medicinal age matured Golden Peak Sword Chrysanthemum, one of the core materials to refine Golden Soul Pill.]
Li Mu bent down gently to touch one of the sword chrysanthemums, feeling the sword qi within it, and couldn’t help but feel a wave of emotions.
In twenty-eight years, this batch of Spirit Plants will mature; the remaining Spirit Plants cultivated on the six main peaks: Fire Scale Flame Fruit, Blue Spirit Moon Lotus, Yellow Vein Fruit, Green Vine Spirit Sunflower; Illusionary Yin Grass, Jade Sun Spirit Fruit, are also nearing the period of mass maturity.
Once this batch of Spirit Plants matures, it’s time for him to promote to the Void Refining Realm, Li Mu couldn’t help but feel a sense of anticipation.
At this moment, a figure silently appeared behind Li Mu; it was the Divinity Transformation Avatar stationed at the Golden Sword Peak, his gaze sharp as an eagle, and his demeanor cold as ice.
Li Mu turned around, exchanging glances with the Divinity Transformation Avatar, as if some invisible bond connected them; this Divinity Transformation Avatar was not only an extension of Li Mu’s power but also an embodiment of his will, although possessing a degree of independent consciousness, it always loyally guarded the Golden Sword Peak, protecting this land of spirit plants.
"You’re here," Li Mu said softly, his voice revealing a bit of gratification and gratitude.
The Divinity Transformation Avatar looked at Li Mu and remained silent for a moment before indicating, "The disciple you had me watching has promoted to Golden Core; how do you plan to arrange for him next?"
Upon hearing this, Li Mu came to a sudden realization, furrowing his brows, what was the name of the disciple the Gold Element Clone brought again; he struggled to remember that disciple’s name but couldn’t quite recall, it seemed to be Zhao Tianchen!
"Hmm... That disciple..., if you’re not willing to lead him, let him go out and experience the world! Focus on tending to the Spirit Field!" Li Mu contemplated for a moment, looking at the Divinity Transformation Avatar, indicating.
"Understood!" The Divinity Transformation Avatar nodded slightly, and then, with a slight flash of its figure, disappeared from its original spot.
Watching the Gold Element Clone leave, Li Mu’s figure flickered, then followed to depart, returning to the City Lord’s Mansion.
As Li Mu stepped into the main hall, a distinguished-looking middle-aged man approached him; it was Tianyan Divine Monarch.
When Tianyan Divine Monarch saw Li Mu, a flash of surprise appeared in his eyes, he quickly approached with a warm smile on his face, concernedly asked, "Sect Master, what brings you out today? Weren’t you in closed-door cultivation? Could it be something important?"
"The time is about right; I’m preparing to go out for a while. After I leave, the Seven Profound Sect is entrusted to you." Li Mu looked at Tianyan Divine Monarch, indicating.
Hearing this, Tianyan Divine Monarch was slightly taken aback but immediately understood what Li Mu meant.
"Sect Master, are you going to explore Spirit Void Blessed Island? It’s so sudden; back then, the original body perished seeking this island, ...!" Tianyan Divine Monarch expressed a solemn demeanor and quickly reminded him.
The Spirit Void Blessed Island is far from the Central State Spirit Realm, a mysterious place filled with unknown dangers; Tianyan Divine Monarch’s original body fell due to exploring this place. Now Li Mu is venturing to seek it out, the journey is likely fraught with peril.
Li Mu lightly smiled, confidently reassuring, "Fellow Daoist Tianyan, rest assured, though there’s some risk in heading to Spirit Void Blessed Island, I’ve made preparations; I have a detailed plan and will proceed cautiously."
Although the Spirit Void Blessed Island is soon to emerge, no matter how dangerous it is, Li Mu will find a way to overcome it, unwilling to easily give up.
Currently, only three places remain to gather the seven Extreme Realm Spiritual Lands — Extreme Earth Realm, Extreme Fire Realm, Extreme Yang Realm; as for the other four Extreme Realm Spiritual Lands, Li Mu has successfully gained control — either placing small teleportation arrays in the spiritual lands or possessing methods of free entry, firmly holding them in his grasp.
The Extreme Fire Realm is located in the South Wilderness Spirit Realm, this area is presently in chaos. Sword Master Feng, Sword Master Chen, and the Demon Abyssal Forces have been in conflict for decades; both sides are balanced in strength, caught in a stalemate. The seal of the Extreme Fire Realm naturally becomes the focal point of their contention.
Attempting to gain the Extreme Fire Realm is undoubtedly challenging.
There are still no clues to the Extreme Yang Realm, Li Mu has already entrusted the Eight Great Clans, Profound Celestial Sword Sect, even Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, Celestial Secret Tower, and called upon numerous Loose Cultivators through Li’s Treasure Tower, exerting every effort to search for its whereabouts. However, it seems the Extreme Yang Realm is shrouded by some mysterious force, no matter the potency of the probing methods, they cannot glimpse a trace.